Our intensives are designed with the passionate dancer in mind, incorporating many styles of dance + tons of guest instructors. Each day will push dancers to continue their education, dive into new experiences in different styles of dance, and give them the opportunity to work with numerous guests in the industry.
Sunday, July 26 - Thursday, July 30
10am-3pm
Ages 12 and under (Beginner and Intermediate Dancers) at our Point Hope studio (116 Renaissance Lane)
Ages 13 + (Advance Dancers) at our OG Studio (1190 Clements Ferry Road)
*30 min lunch break each day, please pack a lunch!
$500/dancer
*No summer registration feee for intensive!
**Commemorative t-shirt included if registered by June 15th! (after June 15th as supplies last)
2026 GUEST FACULTY:
Ryan Kirby
Holly Ryder
Morgan Johnson
Cassandra Pappy
Jack Beaule
Bethany Sweeney
Emily Dail
La’brece Knox
Morgan Holton
Frances Wanning
Learn more about the guest faculty:
RYAN KIRBY
Ryan began dancing at just 6 years old and was scouted by a Los Angeles talent agency at 14. He later directed an award-winning company before moving to LA to pursue dance professionally, where he worked on projects like Glee, toured nationally, appeared in commercials and music videos, and taught at top studios. His choreography continues to earn regional and national recognition, and he is known for blending strong technical foundations with powerful performance quality.
Ryan is especially known for his high-energy hip hop and his intricate contemporary style, bringing both intensity and intention to every class he teaches. You can find him at numerous studios and Endless Talent dance convention.
JACK BEAULE
Jack Beaule is a choreographer and dance educator based in Greenville, South Carolina. He attended the Greenville Fine Arts Center for high school, where he participated in the dance and technical theater programs. After graduating, he pursued his BFA in Commercial Dance at Pace University in New York City, where he received instruction from esteemed faculty members including Rhonda Miller, Scott Jovovich, Lauren Gaul, and Jess Hendricks. Currently, Jack serves as the Assistant Company Director of Dancers Corner in Greenville, South Carolina, where he also instructs in ballet and contemporary dance. He has produced three evening-length dance performances in Greenville between 2019 and 2022 and intends to expand his repertoire in this area. In addition to his responsibilities at Dancers Corner, Jack actively engages in guest teaching and choreography engagements at various studios.
CASSANDRA PAPPY
Cassandra Pappy is a business owner, choreographer, and dance educator currently living in Atlanta, GA. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, she has trained and worked with teachers, choreographers, dance teams and dance studios across the nation. She received her competitive dance training from Dance Productions Performing Arts Studio where she earned various awards including the title of Miss Dance of North Carolina and Top Senior Soloist at Nationals. After high school, Cassandra pursued higher education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. There she served as a member and captain of the Spartan G’s dance team and received a B.A. in Dance with a K-12 teaching license in dance. She has trained in the genres of ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, modern, lyrical, west african, hip hop and heels technique. Cassandra’s extensive background in performance, dance education, and choreography led to the creation of her professional dance company, Elite DanceWerks LLC. (EDW) in 2016. The company began as a summer project and blossomed into an effort to reach and inspire dancers nationally. Aside from her dance education company, her passion for dance continues to extend beyond the classroom. She serves as a judge for various dance competitions and is a dance fitness instructor with DivaDance Atlanta. She also maintains her dance training by taking classes at industry studios in the Metro-Atlanta area.
MORGAN JOHNSON
Morgan Johnson began her dance journey at the age of three, training in a wide range of styles. She grew up as a competitive dancer, attending competitions and conventions, where she earned numerous overall awards and scholarships. She also trained at Greenville County's Fine Arts Center, graduating from the dance program. After high school, Morgan served as a full-time assistant for Intrigue Dance Convention during their 2020-2021 tour, where she discovered a deep passion for teaching and choreography. She went on to spend four years as a resident contemporary and jazz instructor at Shock Dance Center and Palmetto En Pointe Performing Arts. Morgan continues to expand her choreographic voice, teaching and choreographing at various dance studios across the country, earning numerous overall and choreography awards for her work. She has taught on Endless Talent Dance Convention, appeared on HBO's "the Righteous Gemstone", and is currently a professional assistant for West Coast Dance Explosion on their 2026 tour! She recently relocated to New York City to further her dance education and professional experience!
MORGAN HOLTON
Morgan Holton is a native of Columbia, SC. She grew up dancing competitively at the Southern Strutt where she trained for 15 years under the direction of Nancy Giles. In 2016, she graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications and went on to tour with Adrenaline, Revive, and National Dance Honors as graphic designer and brand manager from 2016-2019. She is grateful for the opportunities she has had to work and train with many renowned choreographers throughout her career.
Morgan began her teaching career at Palmetto Performing Arts under the direction of Kristi Beers in 2014. Over the last 8 years, she has won various awards for her choreography; however, her greatest accomplishment to date has been not only training her students to be great dancers, but also inspiring them to be great people. Morgan currently resides in Savannah, GA where she teaches, choreographs, and serves as Company Assistant at Gretchen Greene School of Dance. As an instructor + choreographer primarily at PPA and GGSOD, she is passionate about teaching dancers of all ages.
Morgan first began dancing with Unbound in 2012 and most recently performed in Unbound's shows, "ONE" in 2021, "(in)finite" in 2022, and "Unbeing" in 2023. Her love for and involvement with Unbound has continued to grow over the years. In her current role as co-director, she actively participates in all aspects of the company including performing, choreographing, graphic design, outreach, and marketing.
EMILY DAIL
Emily Dail is a New York City based dancer with a huge passion for movement and community. Originally from Charleston, SC, Emily danced at Charleston County School of the Arts and Creative Edge Dance Center. Upon moving to NYC, Emily attended Marymount Manhattan College getting her BFA in Dance, and performed in works including Peter Chu’s. Most recently, Emily had the honor of assisting Chelsea Thedinga for the work, Indefinitely Now, set on the Joffrey NYC Jazz and Contemporary Trainees. Emily feels deeply grateful to call Thedinga her mentor, and to have also assisted and danced in Thedinga’s work, I’ll Look Around, for the Steps on Broadway Performance Project.
Emily has also recently assisted several dance workshops such as Stacey Tookey’s NYC Protege, assisted Lucy Vallely for the CLI Intensive, CLOUDE’s Cumul:us Events, Anneke Hansen’s Educational Training and Luminous Dance Convention! Emily recently performed Anna Marchisello’s work, Lick the Light Out, for Stacey Tookey’s Bridge Showcase. She also was in Marchisello’s dance films, Full of Life and We Have To Be Friends as well as Emily Greenwell’s dance films, Blinker, Precious, Strangers, and The Light is Where You Shine It. She also currently teaches at Broadway Dance Center’s Children and Teen Program and Downtown Dance Factory. Emily feels so grateful to be living her dream in NYC, and hopes to root her classes in exploration, expansiveness and community. She strives for her students to feel seen, excited to explore their own creativity, and to help them achieve their dreams as well.